Anki Creator

Create vocabulary flashcard decks ready for Anki import. Generate semicolon-delimited CSV files with comprehensive word information including definitions, examples, translations, synonyms, antonyms, and grammar details.

Quick Start

# Create from pasted content
Just paste your vocabulary list and ask to create Anki cards.

# Create from file
Create Anki cards from /path/to/vocab-list.txt

# Specify language explicitly
Create Dutch Anki cards from this vocabulary list:

How It Works

1. Parse your vocabulary list (from paste or file)
2. Detect the source language automatically
3. Generate a semicolon-delimited CSV file compatible with Anki
4. Import directly into Anki

Input Format

Accept vocabulary lists in multiple flexible formats:

Format 1: Standard with examples

- word:
  Example sentence(s) in the source language.

- another_word:
  1. First example sentence.
  2. Second example sentence.

Format 2: Without colons

- word
  Example sentence.

- another_word
  Example here.

Format 3: With inline translations

- word – English translation
  Example sentence – English translation of example.

- Verblijfsvergunning – Residence permit
  Ik heb een geldige verblijfsvergunning. – I have a valid residence permit.

Format 4: Phrases and complete sentences

- Kunt u dat alstublieft herhalen?
  (Can you please repeat that?)

- Hoe laat is het?
  (What time is it?)

Input may be:

• Pasted directly in chat
• Provided as a .txt file path

Parsing Rules

• Optional colons: Words may end with : or not - both are accepted
• Inline translations: Extract existing English translations from – or - patterns instead of regenerating
• Phrases as entries: Complete sentences and phrases are valid vocabulary items (not just single words)
• Example translations: When examples have appended – English translation, split and use the provided translation
• Empty examples: Entries without example sentences should have natural contextual examples generated

CSV Output Columns

Processing Rules

Input Parsing

• Optional colons: Handle both - word: and - word formats
• Inline translations: When input contains word – translation, extract and use the provided translation directly
• Example translations: When examples contain – English text, extract and use for Example_eng field
• Phrases: For complete sentences/phrases as entries, treat the entire phrase as the Front field
• Mixed formats: A single input file may contain entries in multiple formats - handle each according to its pattern

Front Field

• Convert plural nouns to singular form
• Convert conjugated verbs to infinitive
• For uninflectable words, retain the form given
• Remove any articles unless they're part of an idiom
• For phrases/sentences: keep the original form as-is (do not simplify)

Example Field

• Use ALL provided example sentences
• If multiple examples exist, separate with |
• If no examples provided, create natural, contextual examples
• Number examples in Example_eng if multiple exist (1. ..., 2. ...)

Gram Field by Word Type

Nouns:

• Specify article (de/het/der/die/la/el/los/etc. based on language)
• Include plural form

Verbs:

• Past tense form(s)
• Past participle form
• Auxiliary verb (hebben/zijn/have/been/etc.)

Adverbs:

• Type: Causal, Contrasting, Temporal, Additive, or Conditional/Alternative

Conjunctions:

• Coordinating or Subordinating

Other types:

• Brief descriptive label as appropriate

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Provide up to 3 synonyms when applicable (comma-separated)
• Provide 1 antonym when applicable
• Use "geen antoniem", "no antonym", or language equivalent when none exists
• Use "geen synoniemen", "no synonyms", or language equivalent when none exist

Language Handling

Detect source language from input. Common indicators:

Adapt output language and grammatical categories accordingly.

Output

Generate a UTF-8 encoded CSV file with semicolon delimiters (Anki-compatible). Filename format: anki-vocab-[language]-[timestamp].csv

Example output structure:

Front;Back;Desc;Desc_eng;Meaning;Example;Example_eng;Syn;Ant;Word_type;Gram
hoop;;veel;erg veel;a lot;Er zijn een hoop dingen veranderd.;There are a lot of things changed.;veel,menigte,stuk;weinig;noun;de hoop
lopen;;gaan te voet;to go on foot;Ik loop naar school.;I walk to school.;stappen,driften,wandelen;rennen;verb;liep, gelopen, hebben

Importing into Anki

1. Open Anki
2. Go to File → Import (or press Ctrl/Cmd + I)
3. Select the generated CSV file
4. Configure import settings:
   • Type: Select your note type or create a new one matching the columns
   • Deck: Choose target deck
   • Delimiter: Semicolon (;)
5. Click Import to add cards to your deck

Creating a Custom Note Type

If you don't have a matching note type:

1. Go to Tools → Manage Note Types
2. Click Add → Add: Basic
3. Rename to "Vocabulary Card"
4. Go to Fields and add all required fields
5. Go to Cards to design your card template
6. Use {{Front}}, {{Back}}, {{Example}}, etc. in templates

Troubleshooting

Issue: Import fails with encoding errors

• Ensure the CSV file is UTF-8 encoded
• Check that special characters (accents, umlauts) are preserved

Issue: Cards don't display correctly

• Verify the semicolon delimiter is selected in Anki import dialog
• Check that column names match your note type fields exactly

Issue: Examples are cut off

• Anki handles long text fields well, but consider splitting very long examples

Issue: Language detection is wrong

• Specify the language explicitly in your request
• Add language-specific context (e.g., "Dutch vocabulary list")

Examples

Dutch Vocabulary (Mixed Format)

- naturalisatie

- naturalisatieaanvraag
  Ik heb een afspraak voor een naturalisatieaanvraag.
  De kosten voor de naturalisatieaanvraag zijn €1790.

- Verblijfsvergunning – Residence permit
  Ik heb een geldige verblijfsvergunning. – I have a valid residence permit.

- Kunt u dat alstublieft herhalen?
- Kunt u iets langzamer spreken, alstublieft?

Output handles:

• Words without colons (naturalisatie)
• Words with multiple examples (naturalisatieaanvraag)
• Inline translations (Verblijfsvergunning – Residence permit)
• Complete phrases as vocabulary items (Kunt u dat alstublieft herhalen?)

Standard Dutch Vocabulary

- de appel:
  Ik eet elke dag een appel.

- lopen:
  1. Ik loop naar school.
  2. Wij lopen in het park.

- groot:
  Dit is een groot huis.

Output includes: Dutch articles, verb conjugations (lopen → liep/gelopen), and appropriate grammatical gender.

Spanish Vocabulary

- el libro:
  Leo un libro interesante.

- hablar:
  1. ¿Puedes hablar más despacio?
  2. Me gusta hablar con amigos.

Output includes: Spanish articles, verb infinitives, and grammatical gender.

Tips

• Group related words together (e.g., all food vocabulary, all verbs)
• Include context-specific examples for better retention
• Review generated CSV before importing to catch any parsing errors
• Use tags in Anki to organize cards by topic or difficulty level
• Consider adding audio fields later for pronunciation practice